Rockwall County, Texas
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 1958 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
18
Tornado reports
93
Hail reports
29
Floods since 1996
392
All events
2
Deaths
$121.8M
Property damage
Tornado paths in Rockwall County
The part of each tornado’s path NOAA recorded in this county, 18 in all. Zoom in and the paths widen to their surveyed width.
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All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
An EF-3 tornado began in eastern Rockwall County and traveled northeast into Hunt County before lifting. The tornado touched down to the southwest of the intersection of FM 548 and Bent Rd in Rockwall County. The tornado quickly moved into a subdivision and severely damaged or de…
A westbound 18-wheeler on Interstate 30 near Horizon Road crossed a concrete divider into the eastbound lanes and crashed. The driver was killed, and two other people involved in the accident were taken to area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.
Temperatures this month ranged from the upper 90s to over 100 degrees during the month of July. A 55-year old woman was found deceased in her car on the 15th. The medical examiner in Dallas determined heat played a role in her death. A heat advisory was in effect on this day.
Tornadic wind damage was observed in Rockwall, generally parallel with and north of US 66, from the eastern shore of Lake Ray Hubbard into northeastern Rockwall. The most intense damage was observed close to the lake, along Sunset Hill Drive where several homes sustained signific…
Amateur radio reported two-inch diameter hail in Royce City, TX.
A trained spotter reported grapefruit sized hail at Eastshore Road near Rockwall, TX.
A social media report indicated 3-inch diameter hail in Rockwall, TX.
Golf ball to baseball sized hail was reported in Heath.
Hail up to the size of tea cups fell in eastern Rockwall County. This large hail was falling from the tornadic supercell that also produced the EF-2 tornado south of Royse City.
Five mobile homes were destroyed, 13 sustained major damage, 42 mobile homes sustained minor damage, and power lines were blown down by high winds. Damage was estimated at $816,000.
Golf ball- to soft ball-size hail damaged over 100 houses in southern Rockwall County. Damage was estimated at over 500,000 dollars.
Heat Heat
Heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees occurred across the county on June 18.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A public official reported on social media about the road closure of Governors Blvd between FM 740 and Trophy Club Dr. There were also some impassable areas on Zurek Ln in the same neighborhood.
Hail Hail
A trained spotter reported 1 inch hail in Heath on X.
Hail Hail
Emergency manager reported 2 inch hail in Rowlett.
Hail Hail
Amateur radio operator reported 1.75 inch hail just south of Rockwall.
Hail Hail
Large hail reported in Fate. Exact hail size was unknown, but the hail was large enough to leave holes in a metal roof on a property near the Brookshires.
Hail Hail
Report of 1.75 inch hail from mPING.
Hail Hail
Report of 2 inch hail from mPING.
Hail Hail
Report of 1.5 inch hail from mPING.
Hail Hail
Report of 1.5 inch hail from mPING.
Hail Hail
Trained spotter reported 2 inch hail near McLendon-Chisholm.
Hail Hail
Quarter size hail was reported near the intersection of Rochelle Rd and SH 276.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Sleet and snow totals up to 1.6 inches were reported across Rockwall County. The highest sleet and snow totals were reported just north-northeast of Heath.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chills dropped below 0 degrees across the county between Saturday evening and Tuesday morning, January 24th through 27th. The lowest wind chill of -1 was recorded at KF46 the morning of January 25th.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A stalled vehicle was reported on the Interstate 30 frontage road near Ridge Rd in Rockwall due to flooding.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A public report indicated that the westbound Interstate 30 frontage road was covered with one foot of water near the Erby Campbell exit.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 110 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values up to 108 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for temperatures at or above 103 degrees and/or heat index values over 105 degrees.
Heat Heat
A Heat Advisory was in effect for heat index values over 105 degrees in the afternoon and early evening hours.
Thunderstorm Wind Thunderstorm Wind
KF46 measured a 57 mph / 50 kt gust.
Extreme Cold/Wind Chill Extreme Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values dropped below zero across the county the night of February 18 through the morning of February 20.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
Royse City PD reported multiple flooded roadways in the city including FM 2642 by Verandah, Hwy 66 east of the police station, Crenshaw Road, FM 548 south of Waterscape, and Shaw Road between FM 2652 and FM 35.
Flash Flood Flash Flood
A Facebook report and photos showed Highway 2642 flooded north of I-30 in Royse City.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values were as low as 5 degrees during the overnight and morning hours.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snow totals up to 3 inches fell across Rockwall County.
Cold/Wind Chill Cold/Wind Chill
Wind chill values between 5-10 degrees were observed across the region during the overnight and morning hours of January 6, 2025.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions impacted the county early in the month.
Drought Drought
Severe drought conditions impacted the county late in the month.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures reached or exceeded 105 and/or heat index values reached or exceeded 110 across much of the county on August 23 2024.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Temperatures reached or exceeded 105, or heat index values reached or exceeded 110 degrees across the county each afternoon from August 16 through August 19 2024.
Heat Heat
Heat index values met or exceeded 105 across much of the county from August 13 to August 23 2024.
Heat Heat
High temperatures of 103 or greater, and/or heat index values of 105 or greater impacted much of the county during the afternoon hours of August 7 and 8.
Heat Heat
Temperatures reached or exceeded 103, and/or heat index values reached or exceeded 105 across the county each afternoon on August 1 and 2.
Heat Heat
Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 degrees at the end of July, extending into early August.
Heat Heat
Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 degrees across the county during the afternoon hours of July 15th and 16th.
Heat Heat
Heat index values reached or exceeded 105 degrees across the county during the afternoon hours from late June through July 4th.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Heat index values at or above 110 occurred across much of the county June 28 and June 29.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 | 28 | 0 |
| 2022 | 20 | 1 |
| 2021 | 9 | 0 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 1 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 |
| 2012 | 12 | 1 |
| 2011 | 13 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 | 7 | 1 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| 2005 | 12 | 0 |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 | 9 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 10 | 0 |
| 1997 | 18 | 0 |
| 1996 | 14 | 0 |
| 1995 | 10 | 1 |
| 1994 | 7 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 0 |
| 1992 | 10 | 0 |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 | 2 | 0 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | 4 | 1 |
| 1984 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | 2 | 0 |
| 1982 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | 2 | 2 |
| 1975 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 |
| 1973 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1967 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1 | 0 |
| 1958 | 2 | 2 |
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